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Summary: Is this Study Bible right for you?
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Is this Study Bible right for you?
-------------------------------------------Choosing a Bible is very personal and often emotional decision. There are so many different Study Bibles because each takes a different approach. The Life Application Study Bible has earned a wide following with its excellent charts, diagrams, and tables. Other Study Bibles such as the NIV Study Bible attempt to be as factual as possible in their commentary. Its study notes try to explain references and historical context. They do not attempt to apply God's message to your life. They try to provide facts to help you build your own personal relationship with God. The LA Study Bible's dust jacket claims something very different from the rest: "...Its notes not only explain difficult passages and give background information about bible life and times, but they go a step further - they also show how God's Word speaks to every situation and circumstance of your life..." If you want to consider a variety of opinions, you might consider doing an Amazon search in Books for "William Barclay." His books often present a number of opinions, often from opposing points of view. The LA Study Bible viewpoint is sometimes one of the most extreme. If you want to be told one perspective to apply to your life, the LA Bible may be perfect for you. If you want to find your own personal relationship with God, you might want a more objective and informational commentary such as the NIV Study Bible or other Study Bibles. The NIV Study Bible might also be one to consider if you want a basic Subject Index or Concordance included. The NIV is also available in a rugged hardcover version like a college textbook or a less expensive paperback version. The LA Bible's dust jacket may not hold up as well to wear and tear. Also the NIV Study Bible has twice as many study notes and footnotes. Whatever you decide, the most important thing to read any Bible!
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Summary: I turn to this bible more often than any other
Review: I have a number of bibles and this is the one that I turn to them most. The various study notes, profiles, and other features really help to explain things. They also help me to stop and think about how the scriptures relate to my every day life. I definately recommend it.
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Summary: One of the best and easy to read Bibles
Review: The Life Application Bible from Tyndale House publishers is one of the best Bibles I have read. It has a timeline showing the chronology of Bible events along with important world events. This allows you to understand how the Biblical events fits in the World history. Each book of the Bible has a book introduction with Vital statistics that describes the purpose of the book, author, historical setting, key verses, key people and a blueprint which gives a summary of the book. There is a map in the beginning of each book, showing the key places of events in the book. Also you will find character studies of different Biblical characters like Moses, David,etc. All over the Bible there are foot notes throwing more light into the verses. At the end of the Bible, there is an index to the notes and there are few colour maps. A carefully organized cross-reference runs along the margins of the Bible text. I find this Bible easy to read without straining the eyes, with large clear print. Also the foot notes are not disturbing when you want to skip them and focus on the Biblical text. This Bible is little heavier than the slimline version. But the clear, easy to read text and the notes definitely outweighs the weight.
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